Sep 8, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 8 -- Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, recently completed an end-user study, U.S. Vehicle Owners' Attitudes and Behaviors toward Vehicle Maintenance. The research focuses on U.S. vehicle owners' performance of regular vehicle maintenance such as engine oil changes, air filte ... Continue reading
Honeywell Survey Finds Majority of Americans Taking Car Care Into Their Own Hands
Sep 3, 2009
Economy Having Major Impact On Vehicle Maintenance Habits DANBURY, Conn., Sept. 3 -- In the reversal of what has been nearly a decade-long trend, many Americans are now reporting that they are tackling more of their own vehicle maintenance, according to a new study conducted for Honeywell. The survey finds over half (5 ... Continue reading
Pirelli Pzero Corsa Tire Recall
Sep 3, 2009
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09T012 Synopsis: Pirelli is recalling certain Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires, size 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1, IP 1778200 (left) and IP 1778300 (right) manufactured between June 2007 and July 2009. Partial tread and/or belt edge separation can occur at high speeds at and over 270 KMH or 168 MPH. Tread or ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan--Based in Taiwan, ARKNAV is fast becoming a leader in the provision of superior Global Positioning System (GPS) peripherals and innovative integrated tracking solutions. Producing GPS devices for 20 years, we lead the industry with innovations. One of our best-selling items is the featured web-based AVL ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--ReVolt Technology, LLC, a technology company which is developing innovative, rechargeable zinc-air batteries, today announced that it is applying for $30 million in grants from US Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to accelerate the commercialization of its large ... Continue reading
Volvo to Offer 3-Month Sirius Introductory Trial on All Sirius-Equipped Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Sep 1, 2009
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- SIRIUS XM Radio today announced Volvo customers will receive an introductory 3-month trial subscription of the "SIRIUS Everything" package with the purchase of SIRIUS-equipped certified pre-owned Volvo vehicles sold in the U.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO ) The 3 ... Continue reading
Ten Cylinders. 600 HP. The Abt R8 5.2 FSI
Sep 1, 2009
These figures make the hearts of sports car drivers beat faster: 600 HP (441 kW), acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, top speed of 322 km/h. The car to which these impressive performance figures belong is the ABT R8 5.2 FSI. Its V10 engine draws plenty of power from its large 5,204 cubic centimetre cap ... Continue reading
Savvy Women Take Control of Their Car Repairs
Sep 1, 2009
Savvy Women Take Control of Their Car Repairs-With the recession, car owners are being more prudent about regularly scheduled car maintenance, and following through on important repairs. One demographic in particular is aggressively improving their "car smarts" â women. According to J.D. Power and Associates, wome ... Continue reading
Take Control of Your Vehicle's Safety by Checking Its Suspension
Sep 1, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Like your car's brake system, the steering and suspension systems are key to your car's safety. Together, they largely determine your car's ride and handling. The Car Care Council recommends having your vehicle's steering and suspension systems checked regularly, at lea ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2009
AMSTERDAM--Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom announce that the two companies have jointly developed an integrated portable navigation solution: Blue&Me â TomTom. This solution, which is the result of a partnership between the two companies, will be showcased for the first time in the new Fiat Punto Evo at the upco ... Continue reading
"Gas Saver" Invention They Say Actually Saves Gas . . . Who Knew?
Sep 1, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--â23 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway.â Isnât this what we all look at when choosing our car or truck? Smaller gas-burning engines get better mileage, so they say. Touted âmpgâsâ seem to rise every year, especially with the addition of computers and advanced technolo ... Continue reading
Toyota, Hino to Test Breathalyzer Ignition-interlock System
Aug 31, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 31, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announce that, as part of their efforts to eradicate drunk driving, they will jointly test a breath-alcohol ignition-interlock system* under development by TMC. The system, aimed to aid companies and organizations better manage their fleet ... Continue reading
Goodyear and USW Reach Tentative Agreement On New Labor Contract
Aug 30, 2009
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the United Steelworkers (USW) have reached tentative agreement on a new master contract covering about 10,300 employees at seven tire plants in the United States. The Union is expected to schedule ratification votes at all plants in the coming days. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Goodyear Celebrates 111 Years of Innovation
Aug 29, 2009
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- In celebration of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's 111th anniversary, the company is recognizing its most significant moments in history with a compilation of "Goodyear's top 111 innovations, inspirations and historic firsts." The list reflects Goodyear's pioneering spirit of innovation thro ... Continue reading
Visteon Brings Aftermarket Navigation Radio Integration to Ford Vehicles Equipped with SYNC
Aug 28, 2009
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 28, 2009 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has developed an electronic interface which, for the first time, brings aftermarket navigation capability to Ford vehicles equipped with Ford SYNC in North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO) ... Continue reading
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